Saw

One of the biggest pioneers in the horror industry, Saw has all of the qualities that makes a great thriller. James Wan is a genius and the ideas represented in the film are some of the most interesting and captivating things ive ever thought about when sitting there watching a horror film. The moral and physical turmoil the characters are flooded by in this film alone sends chills down my spine. The introduction of one of the most intelligent and frightening villains in horror adds to the rating I gave Saw, as John Kramer, A.K.A. The Jigsaw Killer, has definitely left a mark on my mind, both in memorability and relatability (somehow). His reasoning, being that people don't appreciate life and do things like drugs, crime, murder, etc., makes you rethink about the society around you and how you perceive life. All of the characters, not just in this movie but the whole franchise, deserve what they are going through for one reason or another, and get their fates in a brutal and jarring way. The only complaint that I have with the original film is the plot twist. Don't get me wrong, its fucking amazing, but after knowing the twist, you don't go back to enjoying as much of the mystery and ambiguity of the situation the two main characters face. I give Saw a 4 1/2* rating, it's an incredible film and a perfect start to one of my more beloved horror franchises.